Sunday 28 August 2016

27th August 1799 ON THIS DAY IN RWF HISTORY

RWF involved in expedition to Den Helder, Holland, 1799

An amphibious operation designed to secure much of the Dutch fleet. The 23rd were amongst the first ashore and, in securing a beachhead whilst suffering nearly 100 casualties, made possible the capture seven ships of the line and seventeen smaller vessels. It was decided to evacuate the force and on 29 October the Regiment began to embark.


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